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Patna Metro Update: Patna’s first metro corridor, the much-awaited 'Blue Line', is expected to begin operations within the next two months. Officials of the Patna Metro Rail Project have confirmed that the elevated section of Corridor II, running between Patna Junction and ISBT, is almost ready and is likely to become operational by August 15, 2025.

Patna Metro: 5 Elevated Stations

This 6.49-kilometre stretch features five elevated stations – Malahi Pakri, Khemnichak, Bhoothnath, Zero Mile and ISBT. According to metro officials, around 90 per cent of the work on the priority corridor has been completed. Final touches are being made at some stations, while others are undergoing civil and electrical works.

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Patna Metro Update

Key construction milestones have been achieved. U-girder installation is done at Khemnichak. Platform casting has started at ISBT and purlin installation is underway at Bhoothnath station. The civil works at the ISBT Metro Rail Depot are also complete and the finishing touches are in progress.

Urban Development and Housing Minister Jibesh Kumar stated that the state government is committed to delivering a fast, modern and eco-friendly transport system to the people of Patna. Regular review meetings are being held to ensure the project meets its deadline.

According to a Times Of India report, the depot at Baririya Chak will serve as the backbone of operations. It will include two workshop bays, three inspection bays, a testing track and eight stabling bays that can accommodate 32 three-coach trains. It will also have an automatic coach washing unit, along with support facilities such as an auditorium, training school, canteen, and an operations control centre. A 2,500 KVA auxiliary substation will meet the power requirements of the depot.

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Patna Metro Blue Line Stations To Have Two Levels

Each station on the Blue Line will have two levels – a concourse and a platform. The concourse will offer ticket counters, waiting areas, retail shops, food courts, lifts, escalators, stairways, and information kiosks for passenger convenience. Khemnichak station will function as a major interchange, featuring three levels and two platforms to ensure smooth transfer between Corridor I (Danapur-Khemnichak) and Corridor II.

The total cost of the Patna Metro project is estimated at Rs 13,925 crore. Of this, 20 per cent will be funded by the Bihar government, 20 per cent by the Centre, and the remaining 60 per cent through a loan from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).